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Fill in the details and click 'GO'Click on the link:-"Microsoft LifeCam Readme and Troubleshooting Information"All the information you require should be found here, Including the latest software and Customer SupportTake note of any additional software you need according to your model and OS

After downloading and uploading the software you can configure it to the chat programs

Plug in your webcam and visit this site - Hit 'Allow' in the top window and check your cam in the left hand panel. Do not proceed if the camera fails to work here, but concentrate on your webcam software / drivers

http://www.testmycam.com/

Having proved your cam is working ,you can configure it to Yahoo Messenger 10.

COMPATIBILITY WITH YAHOO MESSENGER

You MUST use Internet Explorer to visit this page, with your webcam plugged in, to check compatibility and automatically download the latest webcam control. Make sure your webcam broadcasts on this page before moving on

CONFIGURE SOFTWAREIts good practice to disconnect and re-connect your webcam before you start - if you have been using it elsewhere the Yahoo software may have difficulty in locating it. Mine, I just unplug it from the USB and plug it back in, if yours is integral with the computer you will have to re-start the computer, use a keyboard shortcut or disable / enable the webcam from the Device Manager.Of all the chat programs, Yahoo is the most painful software to set up but if you follow these instructions you should be ok.

INTERNET CONNECTIONWebcam connectedOpen messenger - on top toolbar. Left click ( > ) Messenger > Preferences > Connection - Select 'no proxies' or 'connect direct to the internet' depending on the version of messenger you havemake sure your internet connection and country are correct in the lower two boxes > Apply > OK

TESTING> Messenger > My webcam - the warning panel will launch, click 'OK' and your webcam will start. You should be rewarded at this stage with your happy smiling face.

SET WEBCAM DEFAULTWith webcam still running > Messenger > Preferences > Webcam Broadcast > Camera Source - set your webcam as default using dropbox. > Camera Settings - adjust settings to suit. > Apply > OKTake a note of any additional software, if you have multiple choice for Camera Source, you may wish to uninstall any redundant webcam software later to prevent conflicts

AUDIOOpen Video and Voice - run through your default equipment and make a test call - click OK

IN USEWhen you are both on line and wish to show your webcam > Actions > 'Invite to view my webcam'. Messenger 10:- > Actions > More Actions > invite to view my webcam. This will launch an invitation on your contacts screen when they 'Accept' your webcam broadcast will start- There can be considerable time lag ( +1 minute) before they see you, so don't be too impatient ( You can check the status on the bottom left of your webcam panel. You can 'drag and drop' the frame to a convenient location by grabbing the top border.

SKYPE

Test your webcam here to make sure it broadcasts ok - Hit 'Allow' in the top window and check your cam in the left hand panel.

http://www.testmycam.com/Not working ? - troubleshoot your drivers and software - get your cam working before moving on

Working OK ?

CONFIGURE TO SKYPEConnect webcam Its good practice to disconnect and re-connect your webcam before you start (To reboot the webcam software) - if you have been using it elsewhere the SKYPE software may have difficulty in locating it, even if you exited the previous program correctly.The reason being, the webcam software can remain hooked-up to a program and needs to be rebooted.Mine, I just unplug it from the USB and plug it back in to reboot the software.If yours is integral with the computer you will have to re-start the computer, use a keyboard shortcut or disable / enable the webcam from the Device Manager.

Start Skype. On the 'Tools' menu, click 'Options'. In the navigation pane of the Skype 'Options' window, click 'Audio Settings'Run down the list setting your defaultsSelect your webcam as the default microphone.Make a free test call Click 'Save' In the navigation pane of the Skype Options window, click Video Settings. This will launch your webcam Adjust quality of picture in 'Settings'Check the correct webcam is shown as default Click SaveTest your webcam by making a Skype test call.For more information about how to configure Skype Messenger, please visit the following Skype Web site: http://support.skype.com (http://support.skype.com)

Having proved your cam is working ,you can configure it to Yahoo Messenger.
COMPATIBILITY WITH YAHOO MESSENGER
Use Internet Explorer to visit this page to check compatibility and
automatically download the latest webcam control

CONFIGURE SOFTWARE
Its good practice to disconnect and re-connect your webcam before you start -
if you have been using it elsewhere the Yahoo software may have difficulty in
locating it. Mine, I just unplug it from the USB and plug it back in, if yours
is integral with the computer you will have to re-start the computer, use a
keyboard shortcut or disable / enable the webcam from the Device Manager.
Of all the chat programs, Yahoo is the most painful software to set up but if
you follow these instructions you should be ok.

INTERNET CONNECTION
Webcam connected
Open messenger - on top toolbar. Left click ( > ) Messenger > Preferences
> Connection - Select 'no proxies' or 'connect direct to the internet'
depending on the version of messenger you have
make sure your internet connection and country are correct in the lower two
boxes > Apply > OK

TESTING
> Messenger > My webcam - the warning panel will launch, click 'OK' and
your webcam will start. You should be rewarded at this stage with your happy
smiling face.

SET WEBCAM DEFAULT
With webcam still running > Messenger > Preferences > Webcam >
Camera Source - set your webcam as default using dropbox. > Camera Settings
- adjust settings to suit. > Apply > OK
Take a note of any additional software, if you have multiple choice for Camera
Source, you may wish to uninstall any redundant webcam software later to
prevent conflicts

IN USE
When you are both on line and wish to show your webcam > Actions >
'Invite to view my webcam'.
Messenger 10:- > Actions > More Actions > invite to view my webcam.
This will launch an invitation on your contacts screen when they 'Accept' your
webcam broadcast will start- There can be considerable time lag ( +1 minute)
before they see you, so don't be too impatient ( You can check the status on
the bottom left of your webcam panel. You can 'drag and drop' the frame to a
convenient location by grabbing the top border.

Your contacts may need to configure their connection the same as INTERNET
CONNECTION above (Ignoring webcam connected) if they get a "webcam not
connected" message

Sometimes you may have to broadcast the 'small image' option from the 'Webcam'
menu on the top of your image frames. This happens when one of you is down on
resources -its like sending a large photo by email - its quicker if you cut the
size down
you can zoom up to 200% from the same menu when the webcam picture comes
through

SKYPE ?
Test your webcam here to make sure it broadcasts ok - Hit 'Allow' in the top
window and check your cam in the left hand panel.

http://www.testmycam.com/

working OK ?

CONFIGURE TO SKYPE
Connect webcam
Its good practice to disconnect and re-connect your webcam before you start (To
reboot the webcam software) - if you have been using it elsewhere the SKYPE
software may have difficulty in locating it, even if you exited the previous
program correctly.
The reason being, the webcam software can remain hooked-up to a program and
needs to be rebooted.
Mine, I just unplug it from the USB and plug it back in to reboot the software.
If yours is integral with the computer you will have to re-start the computer,
use a keyboard shortcut or disable / enable the webcam from the Device Manager.

Start Skype.
On the 'Tools' menu, click 'Options'.
In the navigation pane of the Skype 'Options' window, click 'Audio Settings'
Run down the list setting your defaults
Select your webcam as the default microphone.
Make a free test call
Click 'Save'
In the navigation pane of the Skype Options window, click Video Settings.
This will launch your webcam
Adjust quality of picture in 'Settings'
Check the correct webcam is shown as default
Click Save
Test your webcam by making a Skype test call.
For more information about how to configure Skype Messenger, please visit the
following Skype Web site:
http://support.skype.com (http://support.skype.com)

WINDOWS LIVE MESSENGER (MSN)
Test your webcam here to make sure it broadcasts ok - Hit 'Allow' in the top
window and check your cam in the left hand panel.

http://www.testmycam.com/

Having proved your cam is working ,you can configure it to WLM (MSN)

CONFIGURE SOFTWARE to MSN
Its good practice to disconnect and re-connect your webcam before you start -
if you have been using it elsewhere the MSN software may have difficulty in
locating it, even if you exited the previous program correctly.
The reason being, the webcam software can remain hooked-up to a program and
needs to be rebooted.
Mine, I just unplug it from the USB and plug it back in to reboot the software.
If yours is integral with the computer you will have to re-start the computer,
use a keyboard shortcut or disable / enable the webcam from the Device Manager.

Open MSN
Click 'Open Menu'
From 'Tools; navigate to, and click, 'Audio and Video setup'
Set your speakers
Click 'Test' - if OK, move on.
Set your mic as default
Use the slider to set volume and test.
Click 'Next'
This takes you to the video setup
Your webcam should be broadcasting - (if not - make sure the webcam is set as
default - restart MSN)
Use 'Webcam Settings'to fine tune the picture.
Click 'Finish'

According to the reading I just did, neither Windows Live Messenger or AOL Instant Messenger for Mac OS X have viable webcam support, particularly in the area of sending webcam from Mac to PC. I suggest both you and the person you are trying to webcam with download Skype, from
http://www.skype.com/download/skype/macosx/

If you have any further issues after this, don't hesitate to comment and ask for help again, there are other possible problems I could help you solve.

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What it sounds like is that you have not set up
the Video option in your Yahoo Messenger program. If this hasn't been
done, it will not broadcast your image.
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Here is setup Yahoo Messenger.

Which ever Messenger or Skype you are using has to be
setup in order to function. All Messengers and Skype have an Audio & Video setup in them
so the camera and microphone work properly with their program.
Bring up Yahoo Messenger and on the top left click on MESSENGER.
Then click on "Messenger Preferences."
Next in Category click on "Calling & Devices."
When that comes up check to make sure that Microphone is set to your audio
card.
Next insure that the speakers are set to your audio card.

Then go to "Test Audio "In the Blue print "Open the call setup
Assistant" When the window opens follow the instructions. When
finished your camera audio should function properly.

Also you need to go to the Video setup and do the same so it will broadcast the
pictures.

Check your camera in the QuickCam software. If your camera works properly in the QuickCam software, then this issue is specific to Yahoo Messenger. Make sure you have the correct version of the Messenger installed for your OS. Also make sure that the camera driver is the correct driver for your OS.

If the issue persists, then I'm afraid you'll have to contact Yahoo Messenger support for a resolution.